Clam Power: My Life as a Clammer on the Great South Bay
With Author and Longtime Clammer Steve Kuhn
📅 Friday, July 25th, 2025 | 🕘 9:00–11:00 AM
📍 The View, 3 Consuelo Place, Oakdale, NY

Join us for a special morning on the waterfront as we welcome Steve Kuhn, longtime bayman and author of Clam Power, for a fascinating look into the life of a clammer on Long Island’s Great South Bay.

As part of our Save The Great South Bay Speaker Series, this event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand stories from the bay, explore the history and culture of clamming, and reflect on how one man’s journey can teach us about resilience, sustainability, and the future of our coastal communities.

🌊 Whether you're a lifelong Long Islander or just discovering the bay, this is a rare chance to learn from someone who has lived it.

🎤 About the Speaker: Steve Kuhn

Steve Kuhn began clamming in the Great South Bay in the 1970s, part of a golden era when the bay provided both a living and a way of life for thousands. Through boom times and busts, Steve stayed on the water—raking, tonging, and storytelling his way through a rapidly changing landscape. In his memoir Clam Power, he shares tales of grit, grace, and the grit in between.

A gifted writer and natural storyteller, Steve brings the voice of the bayman to life with humor, honesty, and heart. His book is not just about clamming—it’s about identity, legacy, and our relationship with the places that shape us.

🗓 Event Agenda

9:00–9:30 AM | Coffee & Continental Breakfast
Arrive early to enjoy complimentary coffee and light fare with a view of the bay.
9:30–10:15 AM | Clam Power: My Life as a Clammer on the Great South Bay
Steve Kuhn will present selected stories and insights from his life on the bay.
10:15–11:00 AM | Audience Q&A & Conversation
Bring your questions and memories—this is a space for shared stories and dialogue.

🎟️ RSVP Today – Seating is limited!
This is a free event, but registration is required. Books will be available for sale and signing on-site.

Presented by Save The Great South Bay
Together, we are working to protect and preserve our bay—one story, one speaker, one action at a time.

Speaker Series: My Life as a Clammer

A talk with author & clammer Steve Kuhn